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colour theory

a historical home takes on three different looks, proving a fresh coat of paint is A quick way to update your facade

By Catherine Therrien
Door photo by Edward Pond
Illustrations by Alanna Cavanagh
Product photos by Carlo Mendoza

**The arrival of warm weather** usually means it’s time to head outside and embark on all our summer chores. This includes painting our home’s exterior, whether to refresh the existing palette or change it altogether. When choosing paint colours, consider your surroundings, the style of your home, the mood you’d like to create and the features you’d like to highlight. Here, we use a historical home’s facade to offer inspiring paint combos that you can use to update your own home. **Classic** This timeless paint combination uses a pale cream on the trim to highlight architectural details.
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